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As reported, while using a micropuncture transitionless stiffened cannula access, the hub broke off of the stylet while it was inside of the patient.The stylet was pulled out and the physician was able to proceed as normal.No adverse effects to the patient have been report related to the alleged malfunction.Additional patient and event information has been requested.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Description of event: as reported, during a fistulogram in the right arm using a micropuncture transitionless stiffened cannula access, the hub broke off of the stylet while it was inside of the patient.The stylet was pulled out and the physician was able to proceed as normal.Investigation ¿ evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device was conducted.A document based investigation was also performed including a review of complaint history, device history record, drawings, the instructions for use, manufacturing instructions, and quality control data.The complainant returned one mpis outer catheter to cook for investigation.Physical examination of the returned device showed the outer catheter hub separated from the shaft, with no catheter material left within the hub.The outer catheter material was elongated at the separation point.The investigation findings are consistent with the reported failure mode; however, there was no evidence from the device failure analysis that the device was manufactured out of the specification.A review of the device history record found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.Because there are no related non-conformances, adequate inspection activities have been established, there is objective evidence that the dhr was fully executed, and no other lot related complaints that have been received from the field, it was concluded that there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in field.A review of complaint history records shows no other complaints associated with the complaint device lot.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: how supplied ¿supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages.Intended for one-time use.Sterile if package is unopened or undamaged.Do not use the product if there is doubt as to whether the product is sterile.Store in a dark, dry, and cool place.Avoid extended exposure to light.Upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ a review of relevant manufacturing documents was conducted.It was concluded that the device aspect in question was visually/functionally inspected by quality control and no related gaps in production or processing controls were noted.Cook has concluded component failure contributed to this incident.It is possible that excessive loading applied to the device during use contributed to the failure, but that cannot be confirmed.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.The event is currently under investigation.A follow-up report will be submitted upon receipt of additional information or completion of the investigation.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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